Telecoms and Digital Business
5 articlesEgypt commits $12 billion to AI and cloud overhaul, sets strict child online safety rules
Egypt has announced a $12 billion technology investment plan focused on AI, large-scale data centers, and digital infrastructure, aiming to become a regional tech hub while introducing new child online safety regulations and boosting digital exports.
Algeria launches tender to connect 3000 remote areas to mobile networks
Algeria's telecom regulator has opened a national tender to extend mobile wireless coverage to 3000 underserved areas, aiming to close the digital gap and enable internet access for isolated communities long left behind by infrastructure investment.
Oran Surges Past Algiers in Global Mobile Internet Speed Rankings
Oran has leapfrogged into the global Top 50 for mobile internet speeds, joining Algiers and placing Algeria alongside digital leaders like South Korea and the US. The country's telecom infrastructure is undergoing a rapid transformation with record-breaking gains.
Algeria Telecom Launches Remote Landline Transfer for Moving Households
Algeria Telecom has introduced an online service allowing subscribers to transfer their fixed telephone line to a new address without visiting a branch. The move aims to cut bureaucracy and streamline connectivity for households changing residence.
Algerian Telecom Operators Provide Free Services After Wildfires
Algeria's leading telecom operators, including Ooredoo, Mobilis, Djezzy and Algérie Télécom, are offering free internet, calls and SMS for one week to support residents affected by recent wildfires across several wilayas, aiming to maintain vital communications.